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The Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), the regulator of gambling in Ukraine, has blocked 371 websites offering illegal gambling in the country. The restrictions stem from joint action between KRAIL and the Security Service of Ukraine. Order No. 451/2256 was issued to block the domain names of the illegal gambling sites.
The decision by lawmakers in Illinois to push ahead with an increase in sports betting tax could push other states across the US to take similar action, an analyst from consultancy B Global has warned. Last week, the Illinois house of representatives passed a progressive wagering tax rate. This will see the state’s most prolific sports
Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of John Borghetti, the former boss of Virgin Australia, as its new chairman with effect from 1 July. Borghetti will replace William McBeath, who is stepping down as chairman after taking on the role in July 2022. McBeath will continue as an independent non-executive director of Crown. An experienced
The Donerail Group, a shareholder of Penn Entertainment, is calling for the company to sell assets amid strategic interest. Significant shareholder Donerail sent a letter to the Penn board of directors and board chair David Handler. In the letter, Donerail urged the company to sell assets to generate “meaningful and certain” value creation for investors.
Illinois’ general assembly made a money grab earlier this week, but gambling stakeholders say it could backfire. Lawmakers sent a FY2025 budget that includes a progressive tax rate topping out at 40% to Governor JB Pritzker. On the face of it, raising the sports betting tax rate seems like a good way for any state
Star Entertainment Group has appointed Jeannie Mok, formerly of Crown Resorts, as group chief operating officer (COO), marking the latest change in senior management at the operator. Mok will begin her new COO role at Star effective 11 June and lead remediation efforts at the group. She joins Star after more than two years with
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined three venues a collective AU$60,000 (£31,221/€36,696/$39,694) for breaching their permitted opening hours. The VGCCC found patrons continued to play the pokies at the three Victoria casinos outside of opening hours. The commission said it takes such offences “seriously”, choosing to utilise available enforcement action by
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has rejected speculation that it could build and open a new land-based casino in Thailand, despite the country edging closer to opening a legal gambling market. Reports emerged this week suggesting that Enrique ‘Ricky’ Razon, Filipino billionaire and chair of Bloomberry, could consider expansion in Thailand. The article on Bilyonaryo.com says Razon has shown
Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting. PA, MA issue fines On 22 May the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that it had fined Wind Creek Bethlehem $125,000 (£98,089/€115,156) for allowing minors onto
